Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed 14-mile light rail that would run between Brooklyn and Queens — advanced on Wednesday after the MTA released its latest five-year construction plan.

The project — nicknamed the IBX — would repurpose a set of freight tracks from Bay Ridge to Jackson Heights for passenger service. The line would have 19 stations, connect to 17 subway lines and service several of the city’s most glaring transit deserts, slashing commuting times for tens of thousands of New Yorkers. Hochul has promoted the line as a response to post-pandemic commuting patterns, with fewer New Yorkers traveling to and from Manhattan.

The MTA has proposed spending $2.75 billion on the project over the next five years, which officials estimate will cover roughly half its cost. The remaining funds are not expected until after 2030.